{"id":382,"date":"2017-06-30T06:31:49","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T10:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orthopaediclist.com\/blog\/?p=382"},"modified":"2017-06-30T06:37:48","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T10:37:48","slug":"you-can-now-get-waterproof-casts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orthopaediclist.com\/blog\/you-can-now-get-waterproof-casts\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Now Get Waterproof Casts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><\/b><i>by\u00a0<a title=\"View all posts by AquaCast Liner\" href=\"https:\/\/aquacastliner.com\/author\/mark\/\">AquaCast Liner<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p>When you have a cast, it can make everyday tasks difficult and time consuming. Something that used to be simple, like taking a shower or bath, now becomes complicated and involves serious maneuvering to try to keep the cast dry. Now, there are options for casts to be waterproofed, eliminating the need to cover the cast while being around water as explained in this article.<\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of a Waterproof Cast<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Makes bathing easier, facilitating better hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Allows for participation in water sports<\/li>\n<li>Reduces the odor of a traditional cast<\/li>\n<li>Provides kids with a way to maintain their normal routine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Great for Young Children, Adults, and Seniors<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Waterproof casts for children work well for those who are too young to understand the importance of keeping their cast dry. It also helps give parents peace of mind that you don\u2019t have to constantly be beside your child when they are near water. Showering or bathing with a cast is very frustrating if you have to work around the cast to keep it dry.\u00a0 Waterproof cast padding minimizes the lifestyle changes for anyone with a broken bone.\u00a0 Vocations that require frequent hand washing, from restaurant servers to auto mechanics, can continue to maintain their hygiene even with a cast.\u00a0 Seniors benefit from independence that may have been limited with a broken bone or cast. They need less help around the house to do simple tasks such as washing the dishes or taking a shower without a slippery plastic bag over one of their limbs.<\/p>\n<p><b>Gives Older Kids More Independence<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you have a child who is old enough to bathe alone under normal circumstances, they\u2019ll probably prefer to continue that practice, even while wearing a cast. The waterproof cast allows children the privacy they want while bathing or showering. Being able to continue with normal activities helps to lessen the burden felt when wearing a cast or the need to ask for help.<\/p>\n<p><b>Warm Weather Fun<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Having a cast during warm weather can be very disheartening for anyone who enjoys playing in the water or who is active in spring and summer sports. Swimming with a cast is nearly impossible as you can\u2019t immerse a traditional cast in water due to damaging the cast padding or liner. Wearing a cast can put a damper on your family\u2019s summer vacation if someone cannot play in the ocean or get in the pool. Being active in sports also is tough to do with a traditional cast as many wearers and family members of wearers want to keep the cast from getting sweaty and smelly. A waterproof cast allows more freedom with sports and extra-curricular activities during the warmer months.<\/p>\n<p><b>Keep Life Easy with a Waterproof Cast<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Waterproof casts can make life easier for everyone in the home. Paitents are able to better maintain their regular routine, while also keeping some independence. Showering, taking a bath or even washing ones hands and face with a traditional cast can prove to be a task that requires a lot of assistance from a parent to ensure the cast remains dry. Trying to wrap a cast to prevent water seepage is time consuming and not something kids or parents want to deal with. Swimming with a cast is also possible with a waterproof cast, so that a broken bone does not mean you have to miss out on summer fun.<\/p>\n<p>Please click on <a title=\"AquaCast Liner\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orthopaediclist.com\/product\/12034-Liner.html\" target=\"_blank\">AquaCast\u00ae Liner<\/a> for information about waterproof cast liners.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by\u00a0AquaCast Liner When you have a cast, it can make everyday tasks difficult and time consuming. 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